Context Sensitive Solutions

A key planning tool for this study will be a public involvement program
based upon the principles of Context Sensitive Solutions (CSS). CSS is an
interdisciplinary approach that seeks effective, multimodal transportation
solutions by working with stakeholders to develop, build and maintain
cost-effective transportation facilities which fit into and reflect the
study’s surroundings, its “context”. Through early, frequent, and
meaningful communication with stakeholders and a flexible, creative approach
to approach to design, the resulting study should improve safety and
mobility for the traveling public while seeking to preserve and enhance the
scenic, economic, historic, and natural qualities of the settings through
which they pass. Due to the difficulty and sensitive nature of providing a
roadway through this area, IDOT will be utilizing the Context Sensitive
Solutions Guidelines for the Shawnee Parkway study. For more information
on IDOT’s CSS process, please visit their website at: